prescription shooting/outdoor glasses?

[VBVAGUY]

Some info for you:


1. They make lenses that darken in the car. These are called Drive Wear Lenses.

http://www.drivewearlens.com/home.php?flashchange=8


2. When getting laser surgery for your eyes, consult with as many doctors as you can. If a doctor says they can guarantee you that you will get 20/20 or better vision, they are lying. Also if you perform any contact sports such as martial arts, boxing, etc. then consider PRK and not lasik, with lasik there is a very small chance that the flap that is created can still pop out and from my understanding that is very painful if that happens. Unless it has changed, that is why the US military only does and recommends PRK for its people and not lasik.


3. Before my laser surgery, my doctor recommended for me to read this website as these are the worst that can happen. Out of the 4 doctors I consulted, he was the only one that recommended this website to me, told me that I was NOT a canidate for lasik, because I do contact sports like martial arts, and also could not guarantee that I would get perfect vision, he was also the only one that tested me for dry eyes.

http://www.lasikdisaster.com/



I hope this helps. God Bless

 

[jason41987]

none of this fixes the problem of here and now though... but one question to help me make a decision.. how well do photochromatic lenses work under a hat?

 

[Iramo94]

I'm in the same boat. My prescription Is -5.75 on my shooting eye. I use aspheric polycarbonate lenses. They are impact resistant, and they do not scratch unless you really put a hurting on them. Just fine for the occasional casing that hits me in the face. It has happened more than once with no damage. The aspheric part means that they are cut differently, giving a higher power with less thickness. Also, if you happen to be an archer, you will like that cut too, because it give you a larger area that you can look through with very good focus. It lets you turn your head to hold the bow properly. (nose on the string)

 

[manithree]

I dumped my Transitions lenses

I had worn them for several years and when my prescrip changed I went with regular lenses and a pair of sunglasses for some of the reasons you mention. Mine would darken quickly (seconds) but would take 10+ minutes to lighten. And they suck for driving.

I got something similar to these from eyebuydirect.com because Zenni didn't like my prescription. I haven't used them for shooting yet, but so far I llike them. I think for < $100 you could get an indoor pair and an outdoor pair. The prescription is in the insert, so it's slightly annoying to have 2 lenses, but not as bad as cheap clip-on sunglasses.

 

[LongTimeGone]

I had never worn glasses till age got me. I'm 59 now. I used 2.0 readers until I got more serious about shooting a couple of years ago.
I got a script and got fitted for polycarbonate trifocals.
They are photo chromatic and I use them under an outdoor covered firing line in FL and they get dark enough for me for that.
Note that I do NOT go outside on any day without my Raybans.

The only bad thing is that they are progressive lenses and I can only use them for shooting, but I told the optometrist I was gonna use them for photography and shooting.
The peripheral vision with progressives is like walking around drunk to me and they are now my dedicated shooting glasses only. I have my readers on now.
The new ones cost me 200 out of pocket and the bill was $1050 total.

 

[jason41987]

yeah.. ive been really thinking of going with the models that have the Rx inserts because should my eyes every change, i keep the tint, keep the polarization... and all i have to change out every now and again are the cheap inserts that my insurance would cover... only downside is having to switch them back and forth, and clean two sets of lenses at the same time... but if photochromatic does suck that much then this is about the only option

 

[Frank Ettin]

For shooting I use these Bolle glasses with a prescription insert. They have interchangeable lenses in a number of colors and are quite comfortable.

Of course, I wear glasses all the time in order to see.

Also, having seen a few guns blow up and having been hit in the face with ejected cases and other debris, I'd never consider shooting without glasses.

 

[jason41987]

hmm... im thinking of maybe going with the ESS ICE setup.. then i can upgrade later to the ESS crossbow which uses the same inserts... but out of curiosity, what do you guys think of the glacier style sunglasses such as the julbo sherpa and micropore?

 

[docfubar]

I have worn glasses for about 35 years. I have the ESS ICE glasses with the RX insert and I hada crap ton of visual distortion do to my RX and the wrap(curve) of the inserts. I to have astigmatism in my left eye only and just recently went to contacts. My contacts for a year with exam after insurance was far less than my RX glasses and less than my ESS ICE and RX inserts.

I have NO experience with them but look into revision sawfly's and Wiley X Talons. I have heard those inserts dont have the "wrap" of the ESS inserts.

 

[22-rimfire]

I wear bicarbonate perscription glasses and generally feel it is adequate eye protection for shooting. Regular safety glasses are an option with side shields. Get ones with larger lenses that cover more of your eye. I also use the wear-over type of sun glasses sold at Walmart. They typically have side shields, but are not "safety glasses". Some of them simply are terrible for clarity, so you have to choose carefully rather than just picking ones that "fit".

I have perscription glasses that I use for computer and shooting handguns. Works well with handguns (you know... front sight clarity, etc.) You just get them with the focal point at about arm's length.

Regular plastic safety glasses that you can wear over perscription glasses are generally of poor lens quality. If you go this route, you need to experiment with what works for you. Keep them from getting scratched up.

 

[Fatelvis]

http://bjonessights.com/

I use these on my ARs, M1A, and Garand, and they work great!